There are many plates spinning at the market. The food plate keeps us nourished and focused on local, sustainable eating. The education plate spins expert workshops and resources for all things food. The community plate ties it all together; in our community, food + art + music = sustenance. We're a community of creators and love to come together at the market to celebrate with 'bushels' of good food, education, music and art!

On September 24th we're hosting our first ever silent auction! It's in support of local artists, musicians and educators who spin those plates.

We have partnered with the The Beach Studio Tour and local sponsors to host this amazing auction. Twelve local artists will be transforming farmers' bushel baskets into works of art. Not only will these be stunning collector items - but they can serve a purpose in your home as we head into the cozy fall season. Bushels will be filled with practical and delightful gifts from local sponsors.

Auction day will be a blast so be sure to mark your calendar! -Bushel Basket Silent Auction-Kids bushel basket painting station -Guest artist, Leslie Songer-Terry. Leslie is a renowned basket weaver from Muskoka. She will be on site demonstrating weaving and selling her gorgeous baskets.

More details will follow on Facebook and Twitter (@fairmountmarket)and www.fairmountmarket.ca

Taste Buddies Kids Cooking

Taste Buddies is back this week with more hands-on food experiences for your kids. Tatum will be offering up some food art activities and a chance for your kids to learn about the value of using "the whole" food. No wasting! Some fun will be had coming up with creative uses.

Pitchfork School - Upcoming Workshops

Online registration is available - click here. Otherwise please register at the market information booth or send us an email info@fairmountmarket.ca

Introduction to Fermentation Sauerkraut and Brined PicklesOctober 1st 5:00-7:00Fermented foods are an original slow food. You can’t hurry fermentation, or create those flavours any other way. Traditional food prep methods from many cultures include some sort of fermented food; grains, dairy, meat, legumes, vegetables, condiments and beverages can all be fermented. Learn the basics of lacto-fermentation as a preservation method for vegetables, and build flavours in your preserves without heat, vinegar, or additives. Taste a wide range of vegetable ferments including sauerkraut and variations, kimchi, brined vegetables and several condiments, all made with local, seasonal, and organic produce. We’ll make at least one ferment in class that you will take with you to ferment and eat at home.

Apple Pie in a JarOctober 8thJoinChristine Manning, owner of Manning Canning and long-time preserver, as she walks you through the jam-making process, covering all the basics of jar sterilization, safe canning practices and important do’s and don’ts of canning and preserving. You will also get a copy of the recipe and at a jar of jam to take home .http://manningcanning.com/

There is our old favourite - Apple Butter, but then there is Apple Pie in a Jar. Made with Ontario Apples and combined with cinnamon, brown sugar and other tasty delights. This is dessert in a jar and will be all you need to tantalize the taste buds of family and friends.